Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
KEANSBURG, NJ · Keansburg School District · Grades 6-8
406th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Joseph R. Bolger Middle School 406th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 8th in 2025.
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 311 students tested
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 347 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.6% | 41.8% | ▼ 15.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.5% | 30.3% | ▲ 11.8 pts | |
| Black | 14.6% | 23.3% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Typical home value $420K in zip 07734 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Thorne Middle SchoolMiddletown Township Public School District · 1.2 mi away238th of 440
ELA 59% · Math 39% - 4Hazlet Middle SchoolHazlet Township Public School District · 1.9 mi away278th of 440
ELA 54% · Math 36% - 5Cove Road SchoolHazlet Township Public School District · 2.4 mi away230th of 440
ELA 63% · Math 38% - 10Indian Hill SchoolHolmdel Township School District · 3.8 mi away34th of 440
ELA 81% · Math 77% - 7Beers Street SchoolHazlet Township Public School District · 4 mi away153rd of 440
ELA 72% · Math 51% - 7Bayshore Middle SchoolMiddletown Township Public School District · 4 mi away169th of 440
ELA 72% · Math 46% - 10William R. Satz SchoolHolmdel Township School District · 4.6 mi away38th of 440
ELA 84% · Math 73% - 9Thompson Middle SchoolMiddletown Township Public School District · 4.9 mi away78th of 440
ELA 78% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Joseph R. Bolger Middle School in?
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School is part of the Keansburg School District district in KEANSBURG, New Jersey.
Is Joseph R. Bolger Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joseph R. Bolger Middle School 406th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joseph R. Bolger Middle School?
White 42%, Hispanic 30%, Black 23%, Two or more races 2% (347 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joseph R. Bolger Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07734 is $420K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.